Convert emf to dwg

Conversion of emf file format to dwg file format ^beta

Search for emf to dwg converter or software able to handle these file types.

Convert Enhanced Windows Metafile picture to AutoCAD drawing.

We have found 3 software records in our database eligible for .emf to .dwg file format conversion.

emf to dwg conversion is a bit odd, but still possible vector graphics conversion, typically done for geometry, shapes and similar content. As with any other vector graphics conversions, your best bet is to dedicated software for this, such as Illustrator or CorelDRAW.

Updated: September 12, 2023

Microsoft Windows software - convert emf to dwg on Windows

Adobe Illustrator

A powerful vector graphics editor from Adobe

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
Convert from emf file	Yes, Adobe Illustrator supports emf file conversion as a source file type.	Yes	Yes	emf editor	Yes	No	No	No
to dwg file	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

The tables with software actions are a good pointer for what a certain program does with various file types and often may give users a good hint how to perform certain file conversion, for example the above-mentioned emf to dwg. However, it is not perfect and sometimes can show results which are not really usable because of how certain programs work with files and the possible conversion is thus actually not possible at all.

CorelDraw Graphics Suite

A set of applications used by professional graphic designers

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
emf	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
dwg	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

Apple macOS / Mac OS X software - convert emf to dwg on OS X

Adobe Illustrator for Mac

Mac version of Adobe's vector graphics editor

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
emf	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
dwg	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

Additional links: Open emf file, Open dwg file

EMF

An emf file extension is associated with the Enhanced Windows Metafile bitmap picture image file format.

DWG

Files with dwg extension are used for the original CAD format originally introduced in Autodesk AutoCAD. The latest version of DWG format is usuaually proprietary and can only be created in AutoCAD. Other CAD programs can usually import it but not create its proprietary form. Because of this, DWGs are often exported to DXF interchange format so that they can be seamlessly used in other CAD programs.

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